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Progressing to the late-1970s, with the focus entirely on how America has meddled in the Middle East. The citizens (and governments) are getting fed up. The countries are amassing weapons and beginning to dabble in nuclear technology. Western influence is being rejected. Tensions rise.

More of America's involvement in the Middle East! I didn't realize it was Eisenhower that brought us in to the Middle East. Super interesting to get more specific information about how the U.S. is the bad guy beyond just general sentiment. Again, it is very timely to be learning about Iran and the Ayatollah gaining political power. Also, I had no clue Venezuela was a founding member of OPEC.

America's road to nefarious involvement in the Middle East, coupled with Britain's hasty and reckless retreat. Incredibly timely read! This chapter spent much time discussing 1940s and 50s Iran, focusing on the CIA-backed coup to protect the West's oil access. It all comes back to oil. Anyway, power to the protestors in Iran. Incredible and scary scenes there - but powerful to see.

World War II. Wheat shortages in captured Soviet territory force Hitler's hand. Also... Zionists bargaining with Hitler for Palestinian land in 1940. Insane, though not surprising considering that Israel still shrugs off ACTUAL anti-Semitism as long as it's to their benefit. Fuck Israel and free Palestine. Anyway, I'm disappointed the author didn't mention other groups targeted in the Holocaust. Still a good chapter.